Mar 6, 17, 1:27 pm
Last edit by: seawolf
CBSA published NEXUS processing times to get to conditional approval can be found here. The most recently published processing time is below, along with a short history of recent official published times. A longer history of published wait times is here, via the Internet Archive Wayback machine. Please post your personal experiences below in the thread. All posts are appreciated. Thank you/Merci!
5 business days as of 2020-04-29
30 business days as of 2020-02-17
39 business days as of 2019-10-07
40 business days as of 2019-08-28
25 business days as of 2019-04-11
5 business days as of 2020-04-29
30 business days as of 2020-02-17
39 business days as of 2019-10-07
40 business days as of 2019-08-28
25 business days as of 2019-04-11
NEXUS First Time Applications Processing Timelines
Jan 7, 10, 12:43 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN/YYZ/YKF
Programs: COdbaUA 1K MM, AA EXP, Bonbon Gold, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, NEXUS and GE
Posts: 5,802
NEXUS First Time Applications Processing Timelines
So, I applied and paid for my NEXUS application online. GOES told me to check back every few days to find out when my appointment is set.
Here are my questions:
1) How long does it usually take to get the appointment?
2) Do I have any leeway in setting the appointment? I live in L.A. and am in Canada about once a month, so I would prefer to set the appointment during one of those trips.
3) Related to 1 and 2. I will be up in about 2 weeks. Will it be possible to get an appointment in Toronto by then?
Here are my questions:
1) How long does it usually take to get the appointment?
2) Do I have any leeway in setting the appointment? I live in L.A. and am in Canada about once a month, so I would prefer to set the appointment during one of those trips.
3) Related to 1 and 2. I will be up in about 2 weeks. Will it be possible to get an appointment in Toronto by then?
Jan 7, 10, 12:52 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: YVR
Programs: AC Aeroplan,Delta Skymiles, Avion
Posts: 451
It took me 3 months to get my appointment, but have had a few friends go to the Nexus office as a stand by and hope that a few people have forgotten their appointments. It worked for some of them, but not all. Good luck
Jan 7, 10, 1:32 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN/YYZ/YKF
Programs: COdbaUA 1K MM, AA EXP, Bonbon Gold, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, NEXUS and GE
Posts: 5,802
Also, am I able to set the time and place?
Jan 7, 10, 1:42 am
#4
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,506
You can try, but they'll tell you to make an appointment.
Actually, there will be someone from CBP to interview you as well as someone from the CBSA.
Not sure anything has changed. I believe that the 'wait time' is still a few weeks at airport locations.
Yes and you have to schedule online. You can also do your interview in Seattle if you find yourself there; they usually have a much shorter wait.
Yes and you have to schedule online. You can also do your interview in Seattle if you find yourself there; they usually have a much shorter wait.
Jan 7, 10, 2:00 am
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN/YYZ/YKF
Programs: COdbaUA 1K MM, AA EXP, Bonbon Gold, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, NEXUS and GE
Posts: 5,802
You can try, but they'll tell you to make an appointment.
Actually, there will be someone from CBP to interview you as well as someone from the CBSA.
Not sure anything has changed. I believe that the 'wait time' is still a few weeks at airport locations.
Yes and you have to schedule online. You can also do your interview in Seattle if you find yourself there; they usually have a much shorter wait.
Actually, there will be someone from CBP to interview you as well as someone from the CBSA.
Not sure anything has changed. I believe that the 'wait time' is still a few weeks at airport locations.
Yes and you have to schedule online. You can also do your interview in Seattle if you find yourself there; they usually have a much shorter wait.
2) The only places close to the border I plan on being are in BUF and SW Ontario. Basically, IAG/YYZ/BUF are the options. Anyone know which is the fastest?
Jan 7, 10, 2:04 am
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,506
Neither was very long for me.
Why not wait for your conditional approval and then use the online scheduling feature to see for yourself what appointments are available at each location and when.
Why not wait for your conditional approval and then use the online scheduling feature to see for yourself what appointments are available at each location and when.
Jan 7, 10, 2:34 am
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN/YYZ/YKF
Programs: COdbaUA 1K MM, AA EXP, Bonbon Gold, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, NEXUS and GE
Posts: 5,802
2) Yes, I should wait for that, but it is more fun to bug you guys.
Any clue how long conditional approval usually takes?
Jan 7, 10, 12:51 pm
#8
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,506
1) My GF (Canadian) said her interview took all of 2 minutes. I'm guessing my Middle Eastern name is going to get me profiled a plenty, despite 5 straight years of elite status and the trust of the State Bar of California.
2) Yes, I should wait for that, but it is more fun to bug you guys. Any clue how long conditional approval usually takes?
2) Yes, I should wait for that, but it is more fun to bug you guys.
Any clue how long conditional approval usually takes?
Jan 15, 10, 6:06 pm
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN/YYZ/YKF
Programs: COdbaUA 1K MM, AA EXP, Bonbon Gold, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, NEXUS and GE
Posts: 5,802
Not that anyone cares, but approval came through today and I was able to schedule for next Friday. Thanks for all the help
Jan 16, 10, 5:38 pm
#11
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: 1 AU
Programs: Support the Tyrants Travel Club
Posts: 2,707
interesting. I am in the same boat, as I applied Sunday and haven't heard yet. Hopefully in the next couple days then. I thought the turnaround times would be closer to that for GE, but 10 days isn't too bad.
Jan 16, 10, 6:19 pm
#12
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN/YYZ/YKF
Programs: COdbaUA 1K MM, AA EXP, Bonbon Gold, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, NEXUS and GE
Posts: 5,802
Yeah, it wasn't bad at all. I just wish YYZ would have had an earlier appointment, because we're now going to spend the night in Niagara Falls before I interview at the IAG center at the Whirlpool Bridge.
Jan 17, 10, 11:18 pm
#13
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 2
My wife, my son, and I applied online on Jan 6. On Jan 14 my son's and my application were conditionally approved. Still waiting for my wife's. Not sure why it's taking longer but it's not like it has been a long wait by any means. Going to do the 2 interviews later this week and hopefully hers is approved in the meantime and she can get in for the interview too.
Jan 18, 10, 12:19 am
#15
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: 1 AU
Programs: Support the Tyrants Travel Club
Posts: 2,707
I presume you should apply after you get approved for NEXUS, since you won't have to pay an extra fee. Also, it seems that approval for GE is then same-day from most accounts.
